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Lower Right Abdominal Pain
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Lower Right Abdominal Pain
by Elen__0__0, Nov 17, 1998 12:00AM
I have experienced pain in my lower right side for almost 2yrs.
It started about 6mos after my gallbladder was removed. At
about the same time I experienced frequent diarrhea. I was sent
to a gyne for the abdominal pain after being told diarrhea is
common after gallbladder surgery. Gyne confirmed endometrosis and
I had a total hysterectomy. The pain continued. I then went to
a GI specialist and after 3 colonoscopys, 2 CTs, Sm Bowel XRay,
he suggested laproscope to rule out scar tissue. (I had previous
abdominal surgeries) Extensive scar tissue was removed during
surgery as well as my appendix. Also, The diarrhea went away
earlier this year (changed my diet) and about a month before the
surgery, I developed constipation. Since surgery, a motility
study was performed and I was told I have colon dismotility.
Currently I am taking colyte prep to induce bowel movements. I
also take painkillers almost daily. The pain killers were stopped
for a period of time to rule out potential contribution to
the problem. Current treatment plans are to try antidepressents
to reduce sensitivity to pain. Another dr. mentioned the possibility
of colon removal. Any thoughts or suggestions? I am at my wits
end. Thank you.
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Dear Ellen,
It is difficult to distinguish between the symptoms due to any underlying problem and those symptoms due to surgery. For many people with constipation and pain, regulation of the bowel pattern improves all symptoms. There are some people wh require regular use of Golyely, but in general we prefer to use regimens that cause less discomfort. Check with yur doctor that you have maximized the use of fiber, omotic laxatives such as Lactulose.
Finally, remeber that surgery should be a last resort in this situation. Talk to your doctor to get a sense as to how confident he is that this major surgical procedure will improve your symptoms.
This information is presented for educational purposes only. Ask specific questiosn to your personal physician.
HFHSM/./D.-rf
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